Public react strongly to N2 horror crash

Shocking footage of a BMW convertible losing control on Cape Town's N2 outbound on Friday went viral this week, highlighting the dangers of speeding and consequences of not wearing a seat-belt. We discuss the incident with Wheels24's Sergio Davids and look at the social media reaction. Watch.

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MEC: Seatbelt could've saved actor's life

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Just saw the #N2Crash online. Horrific

— Tumelo Machogo ® (@IamTumelo) December 2, 2014

Spokesperson Siphesihle Dube says Sidloyi was not wearing a seatbelt and urges South Africans to wear seatbelts on the road #N2crash

— Jacaranda Newsteam (@JacaNews) December 2, 2014

What do you think will happen to you if you aren't wearing a seat belt? Stupidity is infinite. #N2Crash

— iZ (@iZ_7) December 2, 2014

Cape actor Thabang Sidloyi, who eventually died of his injuries, is seen flung from a BMW which is clearly speeding. A white vehicle is seen in the far left lane when the BMW attempts to cut in front of the silver Kia Picanto in the centre lane. The driver of the BMW clips the Picanto, loses control and crashes into the road-side barrier.

According to IOL, two of the other passengers sustained minor injuries, one escaped unharmed while the other is still recovering in Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town.

The video was posted by YouTube user Alex Williamson who had filmed the incident via a dashcam. Williamson was driving in the right lane before the incident took place. WARNING: graphic footage.


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